1861 (28 Apr) coverfront addressed to Beirut, with framed "P.P." (Port Paye) and "Compagnie Russe SMYRNE 18/28/4/6 and "1" (Sideways), some overall toning, otherwise fine and rare marking, possibly the earliest of the Ropit office in Smyrna, ex-Adler (Tchilingirian Types 1 and 2) (Image)

Est.US$150

1900 (ca) cover addressed to Alexandria, Egypt, franked with 1p/10k Levant, tied by framed "Paquebot" handstamp, repeated alongside, cover somewhat stained, interesting usage (Image)

Est.US$100

1904 (4 Sep) cover to Constantinople, franked on back with ordinary Russian 10k dark blue, canceled by French Post Office Constantinople cds, with framed "MER NOIRE" handstamp, applied on French Ship Mail in the Black Sea, filing fold away from the stamp, fine usage (Image)

Est.US$100

1919 small cover to England, franked with 3k and 4k Arms, tied by Port Taufiq bilingual markings, boxed "Paquebot" and additional Port Taufiq cds on back (Image)

Est.US$150